Local Content Spotlight

5 Feel-Good STORYHIVE Series Perfect for Summer Viewing

Posted on July 28, 2026

Summer is the perfect time to slow down, discover something new and settle in with content that inspires, informs or helps you unwind. Whether you're looking for inspiring local stories, family-friendly entertainment, creative cooking ideas or a series that explores culture and community, TELUS STORYHIVE has something worth adding to your watchlist!

These five feel-good series from the Voices program celebrate the people, passions and perspectives behind communities across B.C. and Alberta. Happy summer viewing!

A Magical Place Called Summerland | STORYHIVE Voices

A Magical Place Called Summerland is a warm, heartfelt portrait of a community that goes far beyond postcard views of the Okanagan Valley. Rather than leaning into small-town clichés, filmmaker Stephanie Seaton explores the people and stories that give Summerland its character.

Sound Bites | STORYHIVE Voices

Demi and Sedona explore the prairie roots of Lethbridge to unearth a new passion for potatoes and learn about the rich farming practices in Southern Alberta. Together, they transform farm-to-table in a whole new light.

Cooking Time | STORYHIVE Kids TV

Cooking Time brings creative recipes and practical kitchen skills to home cooks of all levels. Created by Kelowna's Juan Sotelo, the series celebrates local storytelling while encouraging viewers to try new flavours, techniques and ingredients, from handmade masa tortillas to inventive plant-based dishes.

Make Believable | STORYHIVE Kids TV

What do you get when you take a child’s doodle and place it in the hands of a professional artist? Something a little—make believable! Each week, Artsy Annie welcomes a young doodler with a big imagination to the Make Believable Studio to share a drawing and what inspired it.

Shoes at the Door | STORYHIVE Voices

This series explores the experiences of Asian Canadians through intimate, food-centred conversations over the joys of food; a comfortable yet culturally significant setting that introduces people, their backgrounds and how they tie into being Canadian.